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  • Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed June 1: Cash for Keys, An Alternative to Eviction
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/01/2022

    This presentation will teach how to conduct a mutual release with relocation assistance payment, sometimes called “cash for keys.” We will discuss:

    • Brief history (going back to the 2008 collapse).
    • General procedure.
    • Common terms and conditions in a mutual release.
    • How much to offer? Going rates from real experience.
    • Negotiation tips for bad situations.
    • Pros and cons from both a renter advocacy and landlord advocacy perspective.

    Attendees will leave knowing whether and how to offer relocation assistance to a renter.


    A landlord offers cash while a renter returns their keys.
    Cash for keys is exactly what it sounds like: an agreement in which a landlord pays cash (or other value) to a tenant in exchange for handing over the keys and moving out. (CC BY-SA MassLandlords)
    picture of Attorney Peter Vickery
    Peter Vickery is an attorney at Bobrowski
    and Vickery LLC and MassLandlords Legislative Affairs Counsel

    Part of this presentation will be given by Peter Vickery of Bobrowski
    & Vickery, LLC
    . Attorney Vickery practices law in Western Massachusetts where he focuses on landlord-tenant law
    (representing landlords in Housing Court) and discrimination defense (representing business owners in the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination).
    He graduated from Oxford University (Jesus College) with a BA in Modern History; obtained his Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of the
    West of England in Bristol; his JD from Boston University School of Law; and his Masters in Public Policy & Administration from the University of Massachusetts,
    Amherst. Attorney Vickery served one term on the Governor’s Council (the elected 8-member body that approves or vetoes the governor’s choice of judges in Massachusetts) and on the State Ballot Law Commission. As Legislative Affairs Counsel for MassLandlords he drafts bills, bill summaries, and testimony in the area of housing law,
    and writes amicus briefs in cases that have strategic significance for rental-property owners.

    Part of this presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,500 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    Picture of Patrick Sullivan. Patrick is wearing a gray hoodie with the logo of
    Patrick Sullivan of Obtainable Sobriety, also a MassLandlords Director, will moderate networking time.
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Networking time will be moderated by Patrick
    Sullivan
    . Patrick has been an avid landlord since 2007 primarily
    focusing on multi families in the greater Worcester area. Having
    worked in high level IT his whole life he looks at things from a
    different perspective which he applies to real estate. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses on
    Sober living facilities for people recently out of drug and alcohol
    treatment centers. Patrick sits on the statewide MassLandlords Board of Directors.

    Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Wednesday, June 1st

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
    • 5:40pm Business Update
    • 6:00pm Cash for keys
    • 7:00pm Virtual meeting ends

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be
    allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise.
    We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.

    Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Topic: Cash for Keys Virtual Meeting June 1, 2022
    Time: Jun 1, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146962896

    Meeting ID: 891 4696 2896
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.

    Dial by your location
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    Meeting ID: 891 4696 2896
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online.
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kFgH8PzNp

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: $21
    • Members: $7

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to Cash for Keys.

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This virtual meeting counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    Google calendar users: add this event only to your calendar.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

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  • Webinar June 2: Tenant Screening and Rental Applications
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    06/02/2022

    This presentation will focus on foundational skills in tenant screening and rental applications. We will cover:

    • A refresher on the protected classes and avoiding discrimination,
    • Creating your own rental application, or using MassLandlords’,
    • Evaluating information presented on an application,
    • Checking housing history, credit reports and criminal records,
    • Using the applicant qualifier to select the likeliest most successful applicant while still providing equal housing opportunity.

    Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to use the MassLandlords rental application and applicant qualifier (or how to develop your own), how to access third party services to verify information presented, and how to rent for success.


    a different detective in cloth trenchcoat stands in front of logos for MassCourts, iCORI and FICO
    Tenant screening includes looking at information renters provide as well as third party data sources
    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    This presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,500 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Thanks to you Doug, and all who worked on this presentation, as it is obvious that a lot went into it, as you said. It was much to digest, but your presentation of the information, and especially your opinions throughout, aided the translation. Also, your answers to member’s questions afterward, regarding recommendations, were most helpful. Always a pleasure.” -Liz

    Purchase your ticket in just a few clicks!

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Thursday, June 2nd

    Webinar Agenda

    • 12:00pm Webinar Begins
    • 1:00pm Webinar Ends

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    Webinar Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • You can chat questions. You will not be on video or audio.

    Registrants will have full access to the webinar, including watching live or watching the recording
    any time after the webinar is posted.

    Watch Live:

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    When: Jun 2, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Topic: Tenant Screening and Rental Applications Webinar June 2, 2022

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87485306411
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Webinar ID: 874 8530 6411
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/khkcZppQy

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Public: $9
    • Members: $3

    Watch Recording (three business days after event):

    Recording Link:

    This event will be recorded and uploaded to our page
    MassLandlords.net/resources/tenant-screening.

     

    Click here to purchase tickets for this event

    This webinar counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    Google calendar users: add this event only to your calendar.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

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  • Southbridge Mon Jun 6: HUD VASH
    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    06/06/2022

    153 Chestnut St, Southbridge, MA 01550, USA

    153 Chestnut St, Southbridge, MA 01550, USA

    Our June speaker will be Jordan Klebanow, Central Mass HUD-VASH Supervisor. Jordan will be talking about HUD VASH, a program that supports Veterans in and around Worcester County.

    HUD VASH marries a traditional Housing and Urban Development rental subsidy with VA funded supportive services. The rental subsidy operates like any other – the landlord enters into a partnership with a housing authority in which the housing authority pays at least 70% of the apartment rent, with the veteran responsible for the remaining 30%. It’s then the team at HUD VASH’s job to make sure the vet is accessing sources of income, mental and physical health care, transportation, and has everything they need to live comfortably.

    HUD VASH currently works with many local landlords and are actively cultivating relationships with new landlords as they grow their team and house more veterans.

    Once again, we will be trying to have a hybrid meeting, that is, both in person and Zoom. If you attend in person, wearing a mask will be up to individual discretion.

    Pizza and soft drinks will be available during our social hour.

    All members whose dues are up to date will be sent a Zoom link to the meeting via email. From that email, click the link and it will bring you to the meeting.

    Whether or not you choose to attend in person, please be safe.

    Monday, June 6th

    SWCLA Meeting Agenda

    • 7:00p Meeting Start
    • 8:00p Meeting wrap-up

    In Person Location

    Southbridge Community Center (aka Casaubon Senior Center)
    153 Chestnut St.
    Southbridge, MA 01550

    Zoom Details

    Zoom meeting information will be emailed to SWCLA members on the day of the event and viewable online for SWCLA Members Only.

    Pricing

    Open to SWCLA Members only. Pay annual SWCLA dues then free. All SWCLA members whose dues are up to date will be sent a link to the meeting via email.

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • Free Public Virtual Meeting Wed June 8: Feedback Session for Software to Rent by the Room Compliantly
    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/08/2022

    This presentation will focus on RentOptimum, new software developed by WinOptimum.com and longtime MassLandlords member Alex Narinsky. The platform combines Alex’s experience with Airbnb and VRBO in the Boston metropolitan area. Alex pivoted his rental business to concentrate on long-term apartment shares, in some cases room-by-room rentals. We will review:

    • Reasons why “apartment sharing” is in demand like never before.
    • The policy framework in towns that regulate renting by the room and apartment sharing including Boston, Worcester, Newton, Arlington, Cambridge and more.
    • Renovations landlords can make to increase the availability of rooms for rent.
    • Is it a lodging house?
    • Do I sign joint and several or separate agreements?
    • How RentOptimum can help you manage longer-term room rentals.

    Attendees will leave having seen Alex’s software and given feedback. Attendees who subsequently try RentOptimum and give Alex feedback will have their service charges eliminated for one year. There is no expectation or requirement that anyone use the software. MassLandlords receives no affiliate commission for promoting RentOptimum. There is no sales pitch in terms of pricing or hidden conditions, Alex is just looking for people to try his platform and give feedback.


    A woman in sneakers enjoys her shared kitchen in a rooming house, with two clean fridges and a shared table, stove and tea kettle.
    Renting by the room with shared kitchens helps reduce housing costs for those who need it.
    Alex Narinsky wears a collared shirt, heavy frame glasses and a smile.
    Alex Narinsky of RentOptimum has several other real estate services. He directly manages rentals and designs new buildings and renovations.
    The RentOptimum landing page invites you to book unique places to stay.
    Screenshot of the RentOptimum landing page.

    Part of this event will be presented by Alex
    Narinsky
    . Alex has been working as an engineer for many years in various fields (software, chemical engineering, applied mathematics). He began investing in real estate in 2001 and has expanded as a family business to several apartment buildings in Cambridge and Newton. Alex also produced several building renovation projects (Build Optimum). Alex is a licensed Professional Engineer and also holds several professional software certifications from Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon. In 2021 Alex joined the company WinOptimum as a Principal Software Engineer leading the rental applications.

    Picture of Patrick Sullivan. Patrick is wearing a gray hoodie with the logo of
    Patrick Sullivan of Obtainable Sobriety, also a MassLandlords Director, will moderate networking time.
    You can volunteer for a future event.

    Networking time will be moderated by Patrick
    Sullivan
    . Patrick has been an avid landlord since 2007 primarily
    focusing on multi families in the greater Worcester area. Having
    worked in high level IT his whole life he looks at things from a
    different perspective which he applies to real estate. He
    became a Real Estate agent in 2015 and now primarily focuses on
    Sober living facilities for people recently out of drug and alcohol
    treatment centers. Patrick sits on the statewide MassLandlords Board of Directors.

    Members register for no charge in just a few clicks!

    Public attendees register via zoom!

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Open to attendees statewide

    You are welcome to participate in this virtual meeting no matter where you are.

    Wednesday, June 8th

    Virtual Meeting Agenda

    • 5:00pm Sign-in and virtual networking: you can chit chat with others as people log in
    • 5:40pm Business Update
    • 6:00pm Feedback Session: Software to Rent by the Room
    • 7:00pm Virtual meeting ends

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    If joining a virtual meeting, please use the zoom “test audio” feature. You will be
    allowed to talk to others if your microphone is good and there is no background noise.
    We reserve the right to mute anyone for any reason. Attendees without a microphone or who don’t want to be heard can type questions.

    Virtual Meeting Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • Optional: You can share your video with everyone, talk to everyone, and type chat with everyone. Video sharing is not required. Talking is not required.

    Password will be emailed and viewable online.

    Topic: Feedback on RentOptimum Apartment Sharing Virtual Meeting June 8, 2022
    Time: Jun 8, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86803467642

    Meeting ID: 868 0346 7642
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online

    Dial by your location
    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    Meeting ID: 868 0346 7642
    Passcode: Will be emailed and viewable online
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keErxsyU8I

    Pricing

    Open to the public. Membership is not required!

    • Contemporaneous participation:
      • Public: No charge. Registration is required.
      • Members: No charge. Registration is required.

    This event will not be recorded.

    Slides and handouts if any will be uploaded
    to The Complete Landlords’ Guide to Lodging and Rooming Houses in Massachusetts.

     

    Click here to register for this event

    The virtual meeting counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    Google calendar users: add this event only to your calendar.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

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  • Fitchburg Thu Jun 9: Investing in Solar
    7:00 PM
    06/09/2022

    1 Simonds Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA

    1 Simonds Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA

    Join us for our monthly meeting, this month we will hear from Critical Mass Solar. Learn about the benefits of solar and how they can be applied to your investment properties.

    Critical Mass Solar is a Massachusetts-based company that provides experienced solar panel installation at competitive rates. From acquisition to installation and implementation, their goal is to support their customers, in achieving financial independence in regard to utility costs, while simultaneously promoting environmental sustainability. It’s in this that Critical Mass Solar empowers their customers to take control of their energy utilization while fostering a cleaner carbon footprint, which makes for a better environment for our children and their children.

    Meetings are open to the public! In-person tickets are $20. Zoom tickets are $10. Zoom meeting information will be provided the day of the event. Become a member and the annual dues pay for all 10 meetings a year!

    Thursday, June 9th

    NWCLA Meeting Agenda

    Visit nwcla.com for any last-minute updates or changes.

    • 7:00pm Dinner, Networking & Presentations
      • Networking draws from 25 towns including Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Athol, Holden, Ayer, Orange, Ashburnham, Spencer, Ashby, Lunenburg, Townsend, Westminster, Princeton, Sterling, Lancaster, Shirley, Groton, Pepperell, Winchedon, Templeton, and Hubbardston.

    In Person Location

    British American Club
    1 Simonds Road
    Fitchburg, MA 01420

    Food

    • Dinner will be provided.

    Pricing

    NWCLA Membership not required! Open to the public.

    • In person ticket – Public and Members other than NWCLA: $20
    • Zoom ticket – Public and Members other than NWCLA: $10
    • MassLandlords.net/NWCLA members: pay annual NWCLA dues, then free

    If you purchase the $10 Zoom ticket or are an active NWCLA member the Zoom meeting information will be sent by email on the day of the event.

    This event will be recorded and accessible for active NWCLA members only at https://www.nwcla.com/members/meeting-recordings/. Please note if you are not an active NWCLA but do purchase a ticket you will not be able to access the recording.

    This event is operated by volunteers.

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  • Webinar June 24: Rent Control: Theory, History and Unintended Consequences
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    06/24/2022

    This policy presentation will examine the theory behind rent control, the history of rent control in Massachusetts, and the reasons why we shouldn’t have rent control in Massachusetts (or indeed anywhere in the US).

    We will study:

    • Legitimate motivations to correct injustice in modern housing markets.
    • Current bill text proposed for Massachusetts.
    • First, second, and third generation schemes for price controls.
    • Economic data from Massachusetts, Finland, and other studies.
    • Evidence of housing shortage, disparate impact under rent control.
    • Detailed bill text.
    • Alternative resolutions to the housing crisis.

    Attendees will leave knowing more about the history of rent control in the commonwealth and how best help those impacted by the housing crisis both short-term and long-term.

    picture of basement interior showing boarded up window and loose masonry
    During Rent Control: A window at 326 Shawmut Ave, Boston circa 1990 to 1993
    picture of basement exterior showing newly repointed masonry, granite plinth and modern working window
    Shawmut Ave nowadays is in good repair (Google Street View, 2018)

    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    This presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,500 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz

    Register in just a few clicks!

    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

    MassLandlords offers attendees of directly managed events a “No Sales Pitch” guarantee. If a guest speaker offers services, their presentation will not discuss pricing, promotions, or reasons why you should hire them.
    We do not permit speakers to pay for or sponsor events. Guest speakers are chosen for their expertise and willingness to present helpful
    educational content. Your purchase of an event ticket sustains our nonprofit model.

    Friday, June 24th

    Webinar Agenda

    • 12:00pm Webinar Begins
    • 1:00pm Webinar Ends

    Registration

    Free and open to the public. Membership is not required!

    Participation is Easy

    We have two formats of online events:

    • Virtual meetings include optional audience participation via video, phone, and screenshare
      and are not recorded.
    • Webinars have limited participation options (typed questions only) and are recorded.

    Our virtual registration desk is open for all events one hour starting 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
    Call 774-314-1896 or email hello@masslandlords.net for live, real-time help signing in
    and using your technology.

    Webinar Details (hosted by Zoom)

    We will share our video, audio, and computer screen and slides.

    • You can chat questions. You will not be on video or audio.

    Registrants will have full access to the webinar, including watching live or watching the recording
    any time after the webinar is posted.

    Watch Live (on June 24, 2022 12:00 PM):

    Register here.

    Watch Recording (after June 27, 2022):

    Recording Link:

    This event will be recorded and uploaded to our page
    Rent control.

     

    Click here to register for this webinar

    This webinar counts for continuing education credit for Certified Massachusetts Landlord Level Three. Beep in. Leave feedback/beep out.

    This event is operated by MassLandlords staff.

    Want to speak at a MassLandlords meeting? Submit a speaker request.

    This is part of the Virtual rental real estate networking and training series.

    Google calendar users: add our event calendar to your own.

    Google calendar users: add this event only to your calendar.

    iPhone & iPad users: add our event calendar to iCal.

    Outlook users: add our event calendar to Outlook.

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  • Good News Emergency: Short Virtual Meeting Tue Jun 28: Civil Asset Forfeiture Bill Headed for Vote
    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    06/28/2022

    A bill MassLandlords filed may be headed to a floor vote! We’re asking members to support it. S.2944 “An Act relative to forfeiture reform” would dramatically improve private property rights for both landlords and renters alike.

    Massachusetts currently ranks worst in the country for the ease with which a town or city can take property from people who have not been accused of any crime. For example, the owner of a motel in Tewksbury fought for ten years to keep his motel, which federal authorities said was used by his renters to engage in drug-related activities. The owner was not accused of any crime, yet his property was seized anyway.

    According to public records, Massachusetts takes roughly $7 million per year from private people not accused of any crime. Half of all cases involved less than $5,000 in assets, meaning civil asset forfeiture mostly affects people with few assets who are likely our renters. Imagine your renter lends their car to a cousin who then commits a crime with the car. Your renter was not accused of the crime, but they lost their car anyway.

    At this event we will show how civil asset forfeiture causes innocent people to lose their property. We will review actual bill text and the ways members can support property rights by supporting this bill.


    picture of MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
    MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi

    This presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive
    Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,500 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper spin-off, which is expanding access to electronic banking for those of us who are unbanked or underbanked. Prior to MassLandlords, Doug held leadership roles in various Massachusetts startups, two of which are still operating. Doug holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    “Doug’s presentation was excellent. He was very clear and provided detailed explanations.” -Larry

    “Doug always holds very informative classes full of substance and Very organized!” -Thomas

    “Your answers to member’s questions were most helpful.” -Liz

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    “No Sales Pitch” Guarantee

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    Tuesday, June 28th

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    Topic: Civil Asset Forfeiture Virtual Meeting June 28, 2022
    Time: Jun 28, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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